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Rob Gronkowski

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Rob Gronkowski

The Gronk.

Half football player/half fratboy but all phenomenal, Rob Gronkowski was a 2010 Second Round Pick from Arizona and was the perfect fit to help Tom Brady and Bill Belichick add a new chapter to their dynasty.

Gronkowski became an immediate fan favorite in New England, and captured the attention of everyone throughout the NFL.  While other Tight Ends would generate more yardage than Gronkowski, they were not as large as Gronk, who used his size to become the best blocking Tight End of his era.  This additional skill set made gridiron life much easier for the Pats, as Gronk was often more physically intimidating than the defensive studs trying to get to Brady.

Despite his size, Gronkowski had sure hands.  Gronkowski rarely dropped a ball; once he had it, he was a load to take down.  Gronkowski amassed 7,861 Yards for the Pats over nine seasons but had 79 Touchdowns, showing how perfect he was for clutch and short-yardage situations.  The charismatic superstar helped New England win three Super Bowls and was a four-time First Team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl individually.  With nothing left to prove, Gronkowski retired in 2018, and two years later, he was named to the 2010s All-Decade and NFL 100th Anniversary Team.

The lure of a new challenge brought Gronkowski out of retirement and joined Tom Brady in Tampa Bay.  It worked, and Gronkowski won another Super Bowl.  He retired for good after 2021 with 9,286 Yards and 92 Touchdowns.

Gronkowski is a lock to enter on his first attempt.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Amherst, New York, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2027
  • Position: Tight End
  • Games Played: 143
  • Notable Statistics:

    128 Games Started
    621 Receptions
    9,286 Receiving Yards
    92 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Rushing Attempt
    2 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    3 Kick Returns
    16 Kick Return Yards
    97 Approximate Value

    22 Playoff Games
    98 Receptions
    1,389 Receiving Yards
    15 Receiving Touchdowns

  • Played For: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • College: Arizona
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 42nd Overall in 2010
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 & 2017)
    Pro Bowl (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 & 2017)
    AP Comeback Player of the Year (2014)
    PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2014)
    All-Rookie (2010)
    Most Receiving Touchdowns (1) (2011)
    Super Bowl Rings (4) (New England Patriots XLIX, LI & LIII & Tampa Bay Buccaneers LV)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (1) (2011)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (2) (2011 & 2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (6) (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 & 2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (2) (2011 & 2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (3) (2011, 2014 & 2015)

  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    14. Receiving Touchdowns: 92
    32. Touchdowns: 93
    53. Receiving Yards per Game: 64.9
    68. Receiving Yards: 9,286
    88. Receptions: 621

Should Rob Gronkowski be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 33.3%
No way! - 0%
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